Police investigating home in Melbourne's southeast after woman's body located

Police are investigating a Melbourne home after a body was located at the property in the city’s southeast yesterday afternoon.

A spokesperson for Victoria Police told 9News.com.au that homicide detectives examined the scene and investigators are now waiting for the results of a post-mortem examination.

“Police (were) at an address on Collison road in Cranbourne East after a female was located deceased just after 2pm,” the spokesperson said.

Police were called to a home in Cranbourne East, in Melbourne's southeast, yesterday after the body of a woman was located. Picture: 9NEWS. (9NEWS)Homicide detectives and forensic officers examined the home, although investigators are now waiting the results of a post-mortem. Picture: 9NEWS. (9NEWS)

“Homicide detectives (were) at the scene but the exact cause of death is yet to be determined.

“Homicide detectives are awaiting results of a post-mortem and investigation is ongoing but we are unlikely to receive an update until significantly later today.”

The cause of death of the woman remains unknown. Picture: 9NEWS. (9NEWS)

Forensic officers also examined the property overnight and are expected to return today.